Boston Bruins

The Bruins are one of the toughest teams in the league, and you have to respect that almost any guy on their roster would be willing to go at any time.

But when Tim Thomas chased Carey Price around the ice to fight and then was treated like a little brother by the significantly bigger Price, it became clear that Thomas' political decisions are as effective as his fighting technique.

Calgary Flames

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Mike Cammalleri really only has one notable fight on his record (against Boston's David Krejci), one that he left bloody but at least broke even in. But because of the role he's usually asked to play on the Flames, he rarely fights.

Chicago Blackhawks

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I'm sure listing Patrick Kane here will warrant the obligatory cab driver response from someone whose sense of humor is stuck somewhere three years ago, but the reality is that Kane is an undersized superstar who the Blackhawks pay players to protect.

Colorado Avalanche

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Peter Mueller makes the list from Colorado because, frankly, he's got too much at risk to drop the gloves. After going through a terrible couple years dealing with concussion problems, Mueller isn't likely to fight any time soon.

Columbus Blue Jackets

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Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we have a Brett Lebda sighting. Which is more than the Jackets can say on the ice these days, which is why he makes the list. If Lebda was ever healthy enough to actually play in a game, he would probably find a way to get hurt before ever getting to the point that a fight would happen.

But as long as the checks keep clearing, he'll keep showing up in the players' suite on game nights.

Dallas Stars

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After watching the beginnings of his career in Chicago, I respect Jake Dowell's willingness to fight anyone. But he isn't very big, and he rarely lands many quality punches. So while he gets a plus for having the stones to go, his ability doesn't always back up his willingness.

Detroit Red Wings

Edmonton Oilers

Cam Barker was once drafted third overall and is listed at 6'3" and over 220 pounds, but the only thing he's effectively done as a hockey player the last few years is disappoint people. He's a waste of size and clearly doesn't know how to throw a punch.

Florida Panthers

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Brian Campbell can play a physical brand of hockey, but appropriately prefers to use his incredible skating ability to open up the ice. He isn't usually the guy on the roster who drops the mitts when needed.

Los Angeles Kings

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Jeff Carter is the newest member of the Kings, and he isn't a guy who has ever distinguished himself as a fighter. It's been over a year since his last fight, when Jesse Winchester smacked him around pretty easily.

Minnesota Wild

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Guillaume Latendresse has the size to actually be a pretty good fighter. The problem, though, is that he has recurring concussion problems and would probably hope for someone else to handle his business.

Phoenix Coyotes

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The worst fighter in the NHL right now is the City of Glendale, who continues to fight to keep the Coyotes in spite of awful attendance and a lack of suitable owners. Their taxpayers shouldn't have to continue paying for a team they won't buy tickets to support, and players like Shane Doan deserve better.